Life changes so quickly

It is with a heavy heart that I share the loss of two Houston firemen this past Easter Sunday. They were battling a "routine" house fire. As a fireman's wife, I know there is no such thing as a routine fire. There are just to many variables. What I can tell you is that I was upset to learn when I woke up Easter Sunday to hear that just after midnight two firemen were unaccounted for at a roll call after they pulled out from the house. The winds were not helping their battle and they decided to go defensive instead. One man had been with the department 30 years, a veteran whose family was probably still sleeping before their Easter was underway. The other a probie, he had just finished training in March. We also had the privilege of having him serve our country before he took this on. He had already been to Iraq, I believe twice. I know that danger is part of the job. Their loved ones sacrifice their loved ones to help other people because they love their job and helping people is an extra to them. Sunday started off rainy and gloomy, but turned into the most beautiful day ever. Maybe them shining down on us and trying to lighten the day on their families left behind. I would like to think so. The funeral for them is Thursday, and if you have never been to a fireman's funeral let me tell you they can be rough. Not because you may know them directly, but because it is like family, an extended family. You may not see them all the time, but if you need something they are there in a heartbeat. Please keep their families in your thoughts and prayers. Keep in mind when a fireman shows up to a fire, no matter how routine you think it is - anything can happen. Thank a fireman the next time you see one. Let them know they are appreciated and recognized for the dangers they face everday!!!